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USAFA grad enhances security cooperation between U.S., Latin America as partner nation instructor
July 24, 2024 — One can say Maj. Jose Ricardo Gastiaburu of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, has had military blood coursing through his veins his entire life. He grew up in Lima, Peru, immersed in a military environment as the son of a military officer, surrounded by numerous relatives serving in the Peruvian Air Force... MORE

Maj. Jose Ricardo Gastiaburu, 837th Training Squadron, gestures with his hands during a class at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 31, 2024. Gastiaburu, a Partner Nation Instructor from the Peruvian Air Force, currently teaches IAAFA’s Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course to international military students. Gastiaburu is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. Gastiaburu said USAFA provided him “a deeper understanding of the importance of building partnerships with countries across the globe.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

IAAFA program acts as force multiplier and security cooperation tool
November 3, 2021 — Since 1943, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy has promoted Security Cooperation principles through the delivery of education and training to 23 Western Hemisphere Partner Nations. The academy carries on this tradition by delivering in-residence curriculum encompassing three core tasks: technical, professional military education and aircrew training... MORE

Partner Nation Guest Instructors stand at IAAFA sign